On April 23, 2026 at 3 PM Cincinnati SAR member Michael Gunn Presented Cadet Alexander Potter with a Silver ROTC Medal for his outstanding leadership qualities, military bearings & excellence.
This award was recognized by Andrew S. McNeely, CPT, AV Assistant Professor of Military Science, Xavier University Army ROTC.
The event was held at St. Barbara Hall, 3904 Winding Way, Cincinnati, OH.
Congratulations to Cadet Potter for his outstanding achievement!
The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution has an extremely active Youth Education program.
Our goal is to share our nations founding with students so they know and understand some of the sacrifices our founding fathers and patriots endured to create the United States of America.
Below is a video recorded at Cherokee Elementary, to award Jaxson Boles with a first place award in the Americanism Poster Contest at the Cincinnati Chapter and State of Ohio level.
Jackson completed his poster with Paul Revere’s ride as the topic.
Enjoy the following video showing members of the Sons of the American Revolution presenting Jaxson with his multiple awards:
Compatriots,
Cincinnati Chapter is teaming up with all the Butler County DAR Chapters to celebrate Flag Day this year on June 13th.
Here is the spirit of the red, white and blue!
This will be one of our biggest Patriotic Holiday Celebrations during 2026, America’s 250th Birthday Year.
It has been on our calendar for nearly a year. It is a great event for all chapter members and their families to consider attending this year in celebration of America 250.
A program is attached:
Advance Registration is required by May 29th.
There is a $30.00 per person fee for attending the meal.
The registration form is attached:
Flag Day Luncheon Registration Form 2026 (1)
Color Guard – our Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard will be present and participate in the event. More information on muster time and activities during the event will be forthcoming. Please mark your calendar CG members!
Flag Collection – on display will be the Capt. Howard A. Miller Flag Collection donated to Cincinnati SAR in 1986 (celebrating its 40th anniversary in the care of the chapter), this is a great time to see it displayed.
As more information becomes available, we will share updates.
Come Join The Fun!
Mark your calendar for Saturday June 13th!!
On April 18, 2026 the Cincinnati Chapter of SAR participated in a Ceremony to Honor five Revolutionary War Patriots on this Patriots Day 2026.
Group photo of SAR / DAR / CAR participants in the ceremony
The ceremony was held at Washington Park, Cincinnati at 1 PM in a light drizzle.
Cincinnati Chapter President addresses the attendees of the event.
Cincinnati Chapter members dressed in Revolutionary War attire included:
Cincinnati Chapter members in attendance included:
The Patriots honored included:
The program for the days activities is provided below:
Providing background music for the event was:
Emcee Michael Gunn opened the event introducing CCSAR President Scott Freeman added the connection the Concord Hymn adds to this year’s Patriots Day.
Emcee Mike Gunn addresses the collected crowd.
CCSAR Chaplain Stephen McClanahan’s Invocation was followed by introduction of several of those in attendance; the five Patriots graves were dedicated, then wreaths laid in reverence.
Gregg Ballman shares the details of the five Patriots honored.
The Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard fired a Musket Salute which the audience in attendance was awed by the flash, boom followed by a cloud of smoke.
The Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard lines up for a ceremonial musket salute to honor the five Patriots honored today.
A ceremonial taps was played by CCSAR member Doug Carver.
Doug Carver plays taps.
Our Chaplain Stephen Mc Clanahan ended the event with a moving Benediction.
We were here to honor those five Patriots.
We can only dream that 200 years from now that future SAR members could honor us.
On Friday April 24th, CCSAR Compatriot Stephen McClanahan helped welcome 50 new citizens from 28 countries at a naturalization ceremony at St. Veronica Catholic School.
The Honorable Judge Stephanie Bowman officiated the ceremony.
Family and friends of the new US citizens were in attendance for this special event.
Also very special was the attendance of the entire student body of the school. A very special educational event for these students. Growing up in America is a blessing, These new citizens had to earn their citizenship with perseverance and dedication.
A good lesson for our youth!
Welcome Home!
Hillsdale College shares a wealth of information about the history of America.
Their most recent is a video series of “The Story of America”.
Your opportunity to learn more about the founding of our great country.
Sharing for your enjoyment!
In the spring of 1775, a handful of farmers and tradesmen stood their ground against the greatest military power on earth.
They didn’t know how the story would end.
But they knew that freedom was worth fighting for.
The “shot heard ’round the world” set in motion a chain of events that led to the greatest experiment in self-government the world has ever known.
That’s why I’m excited to share something special with you.
The White House asked Hillsdale College to assist the Salute to America 250 Task Force in producing a new free video series, The Story of America—a sweeping, episode-by-episode journey through our nation’s founding in honor of its 250th anniversary.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this series invites you to learn about the principles, courage, sacrifice, and faith that made America possible—and why this story still matters today.
Filmed in the historic Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., each episode brings a pivotal chapter of the American story to life.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can access on your journey at no cost:
• The Declaration of Independence — Larry P. Arnn, President, Hillsdale College -how the Declaration of Independence defines who we are—and what it still asks of us.
• The Formation of the Army — Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War – the moment citizen-patriots took up arms and answered liberty’s call against overwhelming odds
• The King’s Call to Arms — U.S. Senator Mike Lee – when imperial authority collided with colonial defiance—and compromise was no longer possible
• The Culper Spy Ring — Brian Kilmeade, Co-Author, George Washington’s Secret Six – the remarkable story of ordinary Americans who risked everything to outsmart the British and save the Revolution
• Story of the American Soldier — Michael Knowles, Author and Podcaster – a tribute to the forgotten men whose sacrifice secured American independence
• The U.S. Marine Corps Birthday — Vice President J.D. Vance – the enduring legacy of courage, service, and sacrifice that defines the U.S. Marine Corps
You can receive instant access to this free video series right now using this secure link:
https://info.hillsdale.edu/story-of-america-free-access
As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, now is the time to rediscover the spirit of 1776.
And it’s my hope that, by remembering the great deeds of the past, we can inspire Americans today to equally great deeds.
Enjoy the Story of America!
Bill Gray ʼ01
Vice President
Institutional Advancement
Hillsdale College
P.S. New episodes will be released throughout the year as we approach America’s 250th anniversary—sign up now so you don’t miss a single one!
https://info.hillsdale.edu/story-of-america-free-access
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I stumbled upon this link to a treasure trove of articles about Americas historic past.
If you are interested in learning more, this should be your one stop shop.
Enjoy!!
Welcome new US Citizens. You are now an official citizen of the most amazing country in the world.
The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution were there to welcome these forty-six new citizens. These new citizens represented seventeen original home countries.
Students of Cincinnati Country Day Elementary participate in welcoming new US Citizens. What an educational enlightenment opportunity!
A Naturalization Ceremony was held outside today (April 27th) at Cincinnati Country Day (Elementary) School, with the Honorable Susan Dlott, US District Court Judge, presiding.
Forty six new citizens from 17 countries received their American citizenship.
Compatriot Stephen McClanahan helped welcome them on behalf of SAR.
The following are two documents published by the Cincinnati Enquirer highlighting this event:
Naturalization Ceremony April 27 2026 page 1 TheCincinnatiEnquirerHamiltonCounty_20260429_A01_2
Naturalization Ceremony April 27 2026 page 2 TheCincinnatiEnquirerHamiltonCounty_20260429_A06_0
The entire elementary school student body was able to witness this historic event. What a learning experience!
Welcome home to the land of the free and the brave!
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution publishes frequent articles on events during the Revolutionary War.
Sharing the below article and video about “Tea Party” events in Edenton North Carolina.
The link is below:
https://mailchi.mp/a6e1bfcb260b/a-new-episode-from-revolutionary-war-rarities-6427755?e=297de3bb7a
Boston cannot get all the credit! Enjoy!!
We have been invited back to Arlington Memorial Gardens for the Field of Memories event. This is a very special event and CCSAR has been asked to participate after a long run of visits.
Calling all Color Guard members, this is a National Color Guard event.
COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONIES – schedule:
2:45 PM Posting of the Colors & Musket Salute – CCSAR
3:00 PM National Moment of Remembrance
3:05 Honorary Reading of the Names
Muster time for Color Guard members should be 2:00 pm to give us time to place the flags, run through a safety protocol, etc.
Color Guard members will be free to leave after the National Moment of Remembrance.
Please mark your calendar! Let Jason Bourgeois know you plan on attending.
The photos are from prior years events.
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